Jury Story Contest Readers Invited to Submit Stories
The Boston Post invites readers to submit original or quoted jury stories up to 250 words for a prize pool of 1000 dollars in prizes. Judges include Massachusetts officials and Boston lawyers. Submissions should be typed single sided and sent promptly for consideration and possible inclusion in future editions.
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Boston Post
Boston
Ann Ata Ak
Ffort
The
Post
Er Yi
Eloquent Panhandler and Jury Tales from Boston Trials
A selection of anecdotal courtroom vignettes from Boston and surrounding towns. Tales include a panhandler’s courtroom wit that fooled a jury, verdict calculations by jurors, and humorous exchanges with clerks and judges. Names appear with street and city contexts.
Boston widow and former Follies star in life ending note
Miss Phyllis Gray later Edith Kendrick, ex Follies performer and ex wife of Max Ratchesky, attempted suicide in Los Angeles. A note addressed to H C Dodge of L A Woods Machine Co identified her as a stranger to him. Dodge said he never met her and inquiries follow about her past marriage and Boston ties. She lies near death at Los Angeles County Hospital.
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Phyllis Gray
Max Ratshesky
Boston
Los Angeles
H. C. Dodge
South Oston
Max A. Ratchesky
L. A. Woods Machine Company
Los Angeles County
Miss Gray
Follies
Edith Kendrick
Max Ratchesky
West Fifth Street
Holland Apartments
Moris Pleads Guilty. Six Months In Federal Custody
William Moris alias A T Sherman of Montreal pleads guilty to fraudulent use of the United States mails. Judge Peters grants him a jail choice and he is sent to Sheriff Blake's hostelry for six months, amid concerns over sanitation at East Cambridge jail.
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East Cambridge
United States
Curtis
Peters
William Moris
A. T. Sherman
Montreal
Sheriff Blake's
Wilson Attends First Public Concert in Months
Former President Wilson and Mrs. Wilson attend a public concert in Washington on January 2. The event featured Jessie Masters, a noted American contralto, in a benefit performance for the Disabled Veterans Relief Society.
Man Maintains 23-Year Church Attendance Record
Robert Shand of Howland Avenue has never missed church or Sunday school in 23 years. The 27 year old member of the First Congregational Church lives four miles away yet attends services in fair weather and foul.
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Adams
Robert Shand
Howland Avenue
First Congregational Church
Dr Herbert Work Named Postmaster General Successor
Washington January 20 United News reports Dr Herbert Work of Colorado will be commissioned as postmaster general succeeding Will Hays. President Harding selected Work, with a March 6 start date. active service begins within ten days.
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Washington
United News
Herbert Work
Colorado
Will Hays
Harding
Hays
Attendance at St Paul Cathedral in 1921 record
The Cathedral Church of St Paul reports 164000 total attendees in 1921 with over 50000 men. Holy Communion reached 130000, weekday services drew 91000, and 73000 heard the Gospel on Sundays. Apportionment exceeded 52000 and 1922 funding is underway.
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St. Paul
Lauds Post Editorial on Ford Proposal Encourages Support
A reader compliments the Post for its morning editorial If Not Ford What praising its public spirited stance. The letter notes Ford's offer benefits the country and opposition lacks public interest, urging continued editorial courage and disclosure on the page.
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Ford
Child Fatally Burned Playing With Matches
Paula Zarba aged five of 63 Tileston Street North End died after she and her four year old brother lit matches for play. The mother returned to extinguish the flames. Paula died at Haymarket Relief Station after arrival. The brother was unharmed and cared for by neighbors. Mother was prostrated by the accident.
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Paula Zarba
Tileston Street
North End
Deep Discounts on Fabrics and Fashion Goods Sale
An extensive sale offers colored crepe satin, natural pongee, silk broadcloth and duchesse satin at reduced prices. Includes lace badges, pajamas, shirts, neckties, linens, robes, dresses, hats, and children's wear with many former prices slashed.
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Bach
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Merly
Ulsters
Merry
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SOOO
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Thotiy — Bubb
Wwcese
Birthday Bargains at Basement Store Clearing Sale
Readable lists heavy with discounts on coats furs rugs and textiles. Multiple items from the basement store feature marked down prices including wool coats muffs rugs and apparel with seasonal sale terms and order options.
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Athens
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Castoria
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